Jeff Ferrell

Jeffrey Alan Ferrell (born November 23, 1990) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers.

Jeff Ferrell
Ferrell pitching for the Lakeland Flying Tigers in 2013
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1990-11-23) November 23, 1990
Charlotte, North Carolina
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
July 4, 2015, for the Detroit Tigers
MLB statistics
(through 2017 season)
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average6.53
Strikeouts12
Teams

Career

Detroit Tigers

Ferrell attended Emsley A. Laney High School in Wilmington, North Carolina,[1] and Pitt Community College. The Detroit Tigers selected Ferrell in the 26th round of the 2010 Major League Baseball draft.[2]

In 2015, Ferrell saved 12 games for the Double-A Erie SeaWolves, while allowing five runs on 21 hits over 27 innings with four walks and 35 strikeouts. He was promoted to the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens on June 29, earning the save in his debut for the Mud Hens.[3]

Ferrell was called up to the major leagues by the Tigers on July 3, 2015.[3] He made his major league debut on July 4 against the Toronto Blue Jays, pitching one inning, allowing two hits, and two earned runs.[4]

After being released on August 15, 2016, Ferrell resigned a minor league deal with the Tigers on September 1, 2016. On August 13, 2017, the Tigers purchased Ferrell's contract after designating Edward Mujica for assignment.[5] He was outrighted to AAA on November 2, 2017.

Baltimore Orioles

He elected free agency on November 6, 2017. On November 28, Ferrell signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles.[6] He was released on March 29, 2018.

References
  1. Detweiler, Eric (August 26, 2016). "Jeff Ferrell optimistic despite difficult season". Wilmington Star News. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
  2. Carree, Chuck (July 7, 2010). "Ferrell's first weeks with Tigers are a hot start". Wilmington Star News. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
  3. Beck, Jason (July 3, 2015). "Tigers DFA Joba, Gorzelanny in 'pen makeover". MLB.com. Retrieved July 3, 2015.
  4. Schmehl, James (July 4, 2015). "Tigers 8, Blue Jays 3: J.D. Martinez homers again, David Price shines in wake of Miguel Cabrera injury". MLive.com. Retrieved July 4, 2015.
  5. Crawford, Kirkland. "Detroit Tigers call up reliever Jeff Ferrell, designate Edward Mujica". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
  6. "Orioles' Jeff Ferrell: Joins Orioles on minor-league deal". CBSSports.com. Retrieved November 29, 2017.
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